Disney

Interior Designer Sr

Shanghai, China Full time

Job Posting Title:

Interior Designer Sr

Req ID:

10137262

Job Description:

Primary Duties:

  • Collaborate with Creative, Interior designers and Architects to develop and refine the FF&E package for projects.
  • Prepare and present FF&E design concepts, mood boards, and material samples to Interior design team, Creative, and Project Team.
  • Research and source products, materials, and finishes from a wide range of manufacturers and vendors.
  • Create detailed FF&E specifications, including product descriptions, finishes, dimensions, and installation details.
  • Work with the Project Team and Estimate Team to develop and manage FF&E budgets, ensuring selections align with the project financial constraints.
  • Work with the Project Planner to develop FF&E design, procurement, production and delivery, installation schedules.
  • Develop FF&E procurement strategy for each project.
  • Prepare tender documents. Collaborate with Sourcing Procurement Team to tender the FF&E package.
  • Be responsible for new vendor setup, placing order, good receipt, and vendor payments.
  • Review and approve shop drawings, material and finish samples from vendors.
  • Conduct factory visits to ensure that FF&E production is completed according to design specifications and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with Sourcing Procurement Team to ensure timely ordering, delivery, and installation of all FF&E items.
  • Coordinate with Construction Management Team, Contractors, Vendors, and On-site Teams to oversee the installation of FF&E items.
  • Manage the FF&E punch list during the project punch walk and collaborate with the Vendor to complete the modifications.
  • Create an FF&E turnover list, collect the turnover documents, and transfer them to Operation Team after the completion of the project.
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring that deadlines and milestones are met.
  • Provide regular updates to the Project Manager and Interior Design Team on the status of FF&E selections, orders, and installations.
  • Support Project Team on project closeout and post-turnover tasks.

Education:

  • A degree from an accredited interior design program (4-year program preferred)
  • Employee at this level is encouraged to have passed the NCIDQ exam

Specialized Skills:

All the specialized skills of an Interior Designer, and in addition:

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Conceptual design skills and be able to direct their team to document their creative vision
  • CAD skills and direct their team in the electronic documentation of the project   
  • Working knowledge of construction documentation, and be able to organize construction packages, and direct team in detailing coordination with other disciplines
  • Color sense and working knowledge of appropriate materials for use in Disney theme parks and resorts. Should have working knowledge of the specifications of FF&E
  • Working knowledge of Excel, Word and CADD, plus digital design tools such as Adobe Suite, Sketchup and BIM if appropriate to their professional strength

Experience:

  • All the experience of an Interior Designer, except a minimum seven years in interior design      
  • A minimum of two years managing a team of interior designers in the production of contract documents for construction                                                                                                                              
  • Construction phase experience including the submittal/shop drawing review process and on-site field inspections preferred

Job Posting Segment:

WDI

Job Posting Primary Business:

WDI Operations (SHDR)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Interior Design

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Shanghai, China

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-12-24